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This post may contain affiliate links (disclosure policy). Kai Greene and Phil Heath Reunite: Is The Rivalry Now in the Rearview? In the latest episode of Kai Greene Effect – bodybuilding fans received insight into something they probably never expected to see years ago: Kai Greene and Phil Heath sharing the same conversation without the pressure of a Mr. Olympia stage between them.

Image embed via Instagram @gilcoproductions Two-time Classic Physique Olympia Champion Breon Ansley Gives Massive Praise to Niall Darwen. The Classic Physique division has continued to add elite young talent, and two-time Olympia champion Breon Ansley believes one rising star has all the tools necessary to eventually become champion.

Image embed via Instagram @strongman_hoath 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man Results: Tristain Hoath Captures Second Consecutive Title The 2026 Canada’s Strongest Man competition took place on Aug. 30 in Saint-Pamphile, Quebec, bringing 12 of the nation’s top strength athletes together for six grueling events. In the end, Tristain Hoath successfully defended his title with 60.5 points.

Image embed via Instagram @michaeldaboul Michael Daboul will not compete at the 2026 Mr. Olympia despite earning enough points to qualify for bodybuilding’s biggest event. Daboul announced his decision on social media, revealing that he has chosen to shut down his 2026 competitive season and focus on making improvements before returning next year.

Image embed via Instagram @brandon__curry Theo Von Had a Hilarious Reaction After Luke Bryan Introduced Him to the Physique of 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry. Theo Von has apparently discovered what bodybuilding fans have known for years: Brandon Curry is an absolute monster. The comedian and podcast host recently sat down with country music star Luke Bryan on an episode of This Past Weekend with Theo Von.

Image embed via Instagram @mrolympiallc 2027 Olympia Qualification Rules released, IFBB Pro League Announces Major Change The road to the 2027 Olympia just got a little tougher for athletes in four of the IFBB Pro League’s largest divisions. On Sept. 2, the IFBB Pro League officially unveiled its 2027 Olympia Qualification System, highlighted by a significant change affecting Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wellness.

Image embed via Instagram @nickwalker39 The 2026 Mr. Olympia is quickly approaching, and seven-time champion Phil Heath believes Nick Walker has a legitimate chance to leave Las Vegas with the Sandow Trophy. During a recent interview with Beyond The Stage TV, Heath was asked whether Walker could actually defeat the loaded group of contenders expected to battle for the Men’s Open title.

Image embed via Instagram @chrisbumstead Chris Bumstead knows what it takes to reach an extreme level of conditioning. The six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion spent years pushing his body to its limits for bodybuilding’s biggest stage, but his approach to getting lean in retirement looks considerably different. In a recent YouTube video, Bumstead broke down exactly what he is eating to get shredded in 2026.

Image embed via Instagram @barstoolsports, tommy.rodberg Millions of football fans are drafting their fantasy teams ahead of the 2026 NFL season, but one viral video might have managers thinking twice before agreeing to a last-place punishment. Ty Harrelson, 26, was forced to compete in an actual bodybuilding competition after finishing at the bottom of his fantasy football league last season.

Image embed via Instagram @ifbbpronataliacoelho Kamali Tells Coelho to Ignore Renewed Allegations and Let Her Conditioning ‘Speak for Itself’ The PMMA controversy surrounding reigning Women’s Physique Olympia champion Natalia Coelho continues to draw reactions from prominent names in bodybuilding.